Pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), Mr. Lamoureux (Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) laid before the House, — Government responses, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), to the following petitions:

— No. 441-02087 concerning business and trade;

— No. 441-02088 concerning social affairs and equality;

— No. 441-02089 concerning infrastructure;

— Nos. 441-02090 and 441-02093 concerning the democratic process;

— No. 441-02091 concerning the correctional system;

— No. 441-02092 concerning health.

Pursuant to Standing Orders 68(2) and 69(1), on motion of Mr. Blair (Minister of National Defence), seconded by Ms. Khera (Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities), Bill C-66, An Act to amend the National Defence Act and other Acts, was introduced, read the first time, ordered to be printed and ordered for a second reading at the next sitting of the House.

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were presented as follows:

— by Mr. Schmale (Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock), three concerning the democratic process (Nos. 441-02249, 441-02250 and 441-02251);

— by Mr. Viersen (Peace River—Westlock), one concerning justice (No. 441-02252) and one concerning public safety (No. 441-02253);

— by Ms. Vandenbeld (Ottawa West—Nepean), one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 441-02254);

— by Mr. Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands), one concerning social affairs and equality (No. 441-02255), one concerning the environment (No. 441-02256) and one concerning food and drink (No. 441-02257);

— by Mrs. Stubbs (Lakeland), one concerning justice (No. 441-02258);

— by Mr. Kurek (Battle River—Crowfoot), one concerning taxation (No. 441-02259).

The order was read for the consideration of the business of supply.

Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. Schmale (Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock), moved, — That the House declare non-confidence in the Prime Minister and his costly government for increasing the carbon tax 23 % on April 1, as part of his plan to quadruple the tax while Canadians cannot afford to eat, heat and house themselves, and call for the House to be dissolved so Canadians can vote in a carbon tax election.

Debate arose thereon.

Pursuant to Standing Order 31, members made statements.

Pursuant to Standing Order 30(5), the House proceeded to Oral Questions.

Pursuant to Standing Order 83(2), at the request of Mr. MacKinnon (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Ms. Freeland (Minister of Finance), an order of the day was designated for the consideration of a ways and means motion for a budget presentation on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.

By unanimous consent, it was ordered, — That a take-note debate on softwood lumber be held on Monday, April 8, 2024, pursuant to Standing Order 53.1, and that, notwithstanding any standing order, special order or usual practice of the House: (a) members wishing to speak during the debate may indicate to the Chair that they will be dividing their time with another member; (b) the time provided for the debate be extended beyond four hours, as needed, to include a minimum of 12 periods of 20 minutes each; and (c) no quorum calls, dilatory motions or requests for unanimous consent shall be received by the Chair.

The House resumed consideration of the motion of Mr. Poilievre (Carleton), seconded by Mr. Schmale (Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock), in relation to the business of supply.

The debate continued.

At 5:15 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 81(17), the Speaker interrupted the proceedings.

The question was put on the motion and it was negatived on the following division:

Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Blair (Minister of National Defence), moved, — That the Supplementary Estimates (C) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:

Pursuant to Standing Orders 81(21) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Blair (Minister of National Defence), Bill C-67, An Act for granting to His Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, was read the first time and ordered to be printed.

Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Blair (Minister of National Defence), moved, — That the bill be now read a second time and referred to a committee of the whole.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:

The committee considered the bill and reported it without amendment.

Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(12), Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Blair (Minister of National Defence), moved, — That the bill be concurred in at report stage.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:

Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Blair (Minister of National Defence), moved, — That the bill be now read a third time and do pass.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:

Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Blair (Minister of National Defence), moved, — That the House do concur in interim supply as follows:

That a sum not exceeding $74,011,525,281 being composed of the following amounts, each item rounded up to the next dollar:

(1) three twelfths ($24,716,610,903) of the total of the amounts of the items set forth in the Proposed Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 of the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, except for those items below:

(2) twelve twelfths of the total of the amounts of Correctional Service of Canada Vote 10, Department of Finance Vote 5 and Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Vote 20, of the said estimates, $3;

(3) eleven twelfths of the total of the amounts of Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Vote 1, Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Vote 5, Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Vote L30, Leaders' Debates Commission Vote 1, Telefilm Canada Vote 1, Treasury Board Secretariat Vote 5 and VIA HFR - VIA TGF Inc. Vote 1, of the said estimates, $1,018,532,295;

(4) ten twelfths of the amount of Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Vote 10, of the said estimates, $7,423,697,296;

(5) nine twelfths of the total of the amounts of Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Vote 1, Department of Indigenous Services Votes 5 and 10 and Department of Justice Vote 1, of the said estimates, $15,458,217,923;

(6) eight twelfths of the total of the amounts of Public Health Agency of Canada Vote 10, of the said estimates, $249,169,510;

(7) seven twelfths of the total of the amounts of Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Vote 1 and Department of the Environment Vote 10, of the said estimates, $836,989,879;

(8) six twelfths of the total of the amounts of Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada Vote 1, Canadian Space Agency Vote 5, Department for Women and Gender Equality Vote 5, Department of Employment and Social Development Vote 5, Department of Health Vote 10 and Public Health Agency of Canada Vote 1, of the said estimates, $8,733,804,026;

(9) five twelfths of the total of the amounts of Canadian High Arctic Research Station Vote 1, Department of Citizenship and Immigration Votes 1 and 10, Department of lndigenous Services Vote 1, Department of Veterans Affairs Vote 5, Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer Vote 1, Public Health Agency of Canada Vote 5, Royal Canadian Mounted Police Vote 1 and Treasury Board Secretariat Vote 1, of the said estimates, $6,172,164,025;

(10) four twelfths of the total of the amounts of Canadian Space Agency Vote 10, Correctional Service of Canada Vote 1, Department of Finance Vote 1, Department of Health Vote 1, Department of Industry Votes 1 and 10, Department of Public Works and Government Services Vote 1, Department of Transport Vote 5, House of Commons Vote 1, Marine Atlantic Inc. Vote 1,National Security and Intelligence Review Agency Secretariat Vote 1, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Vote 5, Office of the Governor General's Secretary Vote 1, Parks Canada Agency Vote 1, Privy Council Office Vote 1, Public Service Commission Vote 1, Royal Canadian Mounted Police Votes 5, 10 and 15, Shared Services Canada Votes 1 and 5, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Vote 5, Statistics Canada Vote 1, Treasury Board Secretariat Vote 20 and Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority Vote 1, of the said estimates, $9,402,339,421;

be granted to His Majesty on account of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:

Pursuant to Standing Orders 81(21) and 69(1), on motion of Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Blair (Minister of National Defence), Bill C-68, An Act for granting to His Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, was read the first time and ordered to be printed.

Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Blair (Minister of National Defence), moved, — That the bill be now read a second time and referred to a committee of the whole.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:

The committee considered the bill and reported it without amendment.

Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(12), Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Blair (Minister of National Defence), moved, — That the bill be concurred in at report stage.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:

Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board), seconded by Mr. Blair (Minister of National Defence), moved, — That the bill be now read a third time and do pass.

The question was put on the motion and it was agreed to on the following division:

Pursuant to Standing Order 32(1), papers deposited with the Clerk of the House were laid before the House as follows:

— by the Speaker — Work Plan of the Parliamentary Budget Officer for 2024-25, pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-1, s. 79.13. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1141-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— by Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-15-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Staff of the Non-Public Funds, Canadian Forces for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-18-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(5). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-19-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Communications Security Establishment for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-21-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the National Film Board for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-24-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the National Research Council of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-26-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-27-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Office of the Auditor General for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-28-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-29-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Statistics Survey Operations for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-30-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board) — Report on the Administration of the Members of Parliament Retiring Allowances Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Members of Parliament Retiring Allowances Act, R.S. 1985, c. M-5, s. 67. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-173-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— by Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board) — Report on the Public Service Pension Plan, together with the Auditors' Report, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Public Service Superannuation Act, R.S. 1985, c. P-36, s. 46. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-220-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— by Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-234-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Employment Equity in the Federal Public Service for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-333-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board) — Report on the Administration of the Supplementary Retirement Benefits Act for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Supplementary Retirement Benefits Act, R.S. 1985, c. S-24, s. 12. — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-366-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates)

— by Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-658-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Canada Revenue Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-749-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Parks Canada Agency for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-750-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-805-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-877-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1034-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Canadian Armed Forces for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1068-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1197-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Canadian Energy Regulator for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1270-03. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Ms. Anand (President of the Treasury Board) — Report of the Canadian High Arctic Research Station for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, S.C. 1995, c. 44, sbs. 21(3). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1381-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities)

— by Mr. Holland (Minister of Health) — Report on the review of the Cannabis Act, pursuant to the Cannabis Act, S.C. 2018, c. 16, sbs. 151.1(2). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1382-01. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Health)

— by Mr. Virani (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada) — Charter Statement — Bill C-67, An Act for granting to His Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, pursuant to the Department of Justice Act, R.S. 1985, c. J-2, sbs. 4.2(1). — Sessional Paper No. 8560-441-1232-62. (Pursuant to Standing Order 32(5), permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Finance)

Pursuant to Standing Order 36, petitions certified by the Clerk of Petitions were filed as follows:

— by Mrs. Kramp-Neuman (Hastings—Lennox and Addington), two concerning taxation (Nos. 441-02260 and 441-02261).

At 7:03 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 38(1), the question “That this House do now adjourn” was deemed to have been proposed.

After debate, the question was deemed to have been adopted.

Accordingly, at 7:35 p.m., the Speaker adjourned the House until tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).